Williams County · reservoir · 626 acres
Lake Zahl
Lake Zahl is a reservoir in Williams County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
82°
62°
10 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
92°
56°
13 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
99°
64°
11 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Shirley Lake1.3 mi
- Scorio Creek1.8 mi
- Kettle Lake4.1 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Green Lake4.8 mi
- Alkali Lake4.0 mi
- Knudsvig Lake5.5 mi
- Blacktail Lake9.0 mi
- Twin Lakes9.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Zahl fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Zahl?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Zahl?+
Lake Zahl is a reservoir in Williams County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.